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'Queer Eye' Star Jonathan Van Ness Is Bringing Their New Live Show Down Under This Spring
The Emmy Award-nominated television personality, hit podcaster and hairstylist to the stars will play Perth, Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Auckland in September and October.
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Art After Dark Is Melbourne's New Late-Night Cultural Fest — and It Just Dropped Its Dazzling Lineup
Inspired by Europe’s Night of Museums, Melbourne's newest fest will feature gigs by BRIGGS and Human Nature, late-night 'Doctor Strange' screenings, immersive dome projections and drop-in showings of Soda Jerk's 'Terror Nullius'.
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Parrtjima Is Currently Lighting Up the Red Centre If You're Keen on a Last-Minute Easter Getaway
Alice Springs' luminous First Nations art and culture festival is back for 2022 — with dazzling arches, 1200 glowing suspended orbs and light projections across the 300-million-year-old MacDonnell Ranges.
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Rainbows, a Doll House and the Eerie 'Candyman' Score: They're All on Dark Mofo's Full 2022 Lineup
The Tasmanian winter festival will also feature The Kid LAROI, immersive art by Jónsi and the sounds of 'Chernobyl'.
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Chris Rock Is Bringing His Stand-Up Show to Arenas Down Under This Winter
In his first tour in five years, the Emmy- and Grammy-winning comedian will play seven shows across Australia and New Zealand in August.
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Eight Immersive Cultural Experiences You Can Have in Upstate New York
A historical castle, modern design haven and a museum devoted to Lucille Ball — that's just a taste of what culture vultures can discover beyond New York City.
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Dark Mofo Has Announced the First Headline Acts From Its Two-Week 2022 Lineup
Tasmania's winter arts and music festival has expanded its dates — and Kim Gordon, Nils Frahm and Doug Aitken are all on the bill.
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Vivid Has Unveiled Its Dazzling Lineup of Installations, Talks, Tunes, Parties and Dinners for 2022
More than 200 events will take over the city for Vivid's first festival in three years, including the Vivid Sydney Dinner, 50-plus light installations, and talks by Troye Sivan and Aaron Sorkin.
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Here's What Makes Tropical North Queensland the Ideal Destination For Eco-Conscious Travellers
It turns out that it's quite easy being green.
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Ten First Nations-Led Activities to Experience in Tropical North Queensland
Seize the opportunity to experience Tropical North Queensland through the eyes of the Traditional Land Owners.
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How to Get Your Arts and Culture Fix in Tropical North Queensland
Explore beachfront markets, local art galleries and a tropical gin distillery.
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Hottest 100 Victors and Noted Rainbow Aficionados The Wiggles Will Perform at the Mardi Gras Parade
For the first time ever, The Wiggles will perform at the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade — on a lineup headlined by Savage Garden's Darren Hayes.
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Parrtjima — A Festival in Light Is Back for 2022 to Shower Alice Springs with Dazzling Installations
Luminous arches, tunnels and projections will light up the First Nations art and culture festival, which uses the 300-million-year-old MacDonnell Ranges as a backdrop.
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Vivid Has Announced the First Luminous Installations That'll Be Brightening Up Its 2022 Lineup
The light, music and art-filled festival has also placed countdown clocks around the city, marking the days until the event returns after a two-year pandemic-enforced hiatus.
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The Aboriginal Flag Is Set to Fly Permanently on the Sydney Harbour Bridge
New South Wales Premier Dominic Perrottet has committed to permanently flying the Aboriginal flag on Sydney Harbour Bridge "as soon as possible".
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The Aboriginal Flag Is Now Free for Public Use Thanks to the Australian Government's New Copyright Deal
The Aboriginal flag can now be used both digitally and physically without having to ask permission or pay a fee.
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All About Women Is Expanding Its 2022 Program Across Two Days to Celebrate Its Tenth Anniversary
Grace Tame, Rosie Batty and Roxane Gay lead the festival's program, which'll take over the Sydney Opera House in March — and live-stream its sessions, too.
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Mona Foma's 2022 Lineup Is Here with Icebergs, Lasers and 300-Plus Artists Across 40 Venues
Also on the bill: monster trucks, Midnight Oil, sonic sculptures, the return of the festival's beloved morning meditations and a tribute to video stores.
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Dark Mofo Is Returning in June 2022 If You're Already Thinking About Your Winter Plans
The program won't be announced till autumn, but the festival will explore "the ideas of rebirth, reincarnation, and new life".
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MONA Is Throwing Its First-Ever New Year's Eve Party to Bid Farewell to This Chaotic Year
Welcome in 2022 at Tasmania's Museum of Old and New Art with an all-local lineup of live tunes.
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Sound West Is the Australian-First SXSW-Style Technology and Music Fest Coming to Parramatta in 2022
The huge new event will combine a two-day conference at CommBank Stadium with three days of live music all around Greater Western Sydney.
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Netflix Is Now Doing Mobile Games If You'd Like to Play 'Stranger Things' As Well As Watch It
The streaming service has just launched five mobile gaming titles via its Android app — including two 'Stranger Things' games — with more to come.
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Alice Springs' Radiant Parrtjima Festival Will Light Up the Red Centre Again Next April
The dazzling ten-night Indigenous arts, culture and storytelling festival will return from April 8–17, 2022.
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Mona Foma Will Return to Launceston and Hobart in January 2022
MONA's summer music and arts festival is coming back for another year — and it's keeping its dual-city format.
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A Massive Elvis Presley Exhibition Is Coming to Australia Direct From Graceland
The Bendigo Art Gallery will host the four-month-long showcase, which will feature around 300 items and is being curated in collaboration with the Graceland archives.
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Play-at-Home Series 'Isklander' Is Bringing Its Film, Game and Escape Room Experience Down Under
This online thriller is part interactive movie, part puzzle game and part scavenger hunt — and you and your mates can play along together from your respective homes.
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Vivid Sydney Has Cancelled Its 2021 Festival and Is Planning to Return Next Winter Instead
Instead of trying to postpone again around Sydney's current outbreak and lockdown, the light, music and art-filled festival will focus on planning for next year.
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Eight of the Most Heartwarming Moments in the Olympic Games So Far
Some really, really feel-good stories for your feed.
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Six of the Most Entertaining Podcasts to Listen to Now According to Our Writers
Chuck on your favourite pair of headphones and give your brain a treat.
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Ten Online Museum, Gallery and Landmark Tours That'll Help You Virtually Get Out of the House
See the Smithsonian's dinosaur fossils, check out the Sistine Chapel and experience Japan's luminous digital art museum with the click of a few buttons.
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Vivid Has Postponed Its Already-Delayed 2021 Festival From August to September
Due to Sydney's current outbreak and lockdown, the citywide arts festival has been pushed back a month.
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The Best Books to Keep You Entertained According to Our Writers
Treat yourself to a literary feast with our writers' favourite books, novels and non-fiction.
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Seven Cultural Events to Hit Up in Darwin This Winter That Are Well Worth the Trip
The Top End is celebrating First Nations culture and creativity this August with exhibitions, runway shows, art fairs and a one-night celebration of an Aussie music icon under the stars.
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Your Introductory Guide to NAIDOC Week
This year's NAIDOC Week theme is 'Heal Country!' which calls for the recognition, protection and maintenance of all aspects of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture.
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A Huge Collection of Ramses the Great Artefacts Is Coming to Sydney's Australian Museum in 2023
'Ramses the Great and the Gold of the Pharaohs' will feature more than 180 rare artefacts, which will be leaving Egypt for the first time in more than 30 years.
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Aunty Donna Are Touring Their New Live Show Around Australia This Spring
Fresh from their hit Netflix series, it's the trio's first live tour in more than three years.
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Melbourne Aquarium Has Released an Adorable and Soothing Series of Slow TV and Meditation Videos
Featuring the venue's sea creatures, these calming clips will help you cope with this chaotic year.
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Eleven Ways to Get Involved in National Reconciliation Week This Year
From weaving workshops to engaging panel discussions, there are heaps of events across the country.
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Sydney Solstice Is the New Festival Taking Over the City This June with More Than 200 Events
Popping into Vivid's usual winter slot, it's bringing its huge lineup of food, music and performances to four inner city precincts.
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Dark Mofo Has Unveiled Its Massive (and Mostly Free) 2021 Lineup
After being forced to cancel its 2020 event due to the pandemic, the Tasmanian winter arts festival is making a comeback.
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The Federal Government Has Promised to Give the Arts Nearly $300 Million in COVID-19 Relief
The 2021-22 Budget will see $125 million dedicated to the Government's RISE fund, $20 million for independent theatres and $10 for Support Act.
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Hannah Gadsby Is Touring Her Brand New Live Stand-Up Show Around Australia This Year
The witty Aussie comedian's 'Body of Work' will make its way around the country between July and November.